How To Fix /BOBF/CONF429 - Draft class must inherit from &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 429

• Message text: Draft class must inherit from &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF429 - Draft class must inherit from &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF429 Draft class must inherit from &1 (&2) typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when you are trying to create or modify a draft class that does not properly inherit from the required base class.
  Cause:
  
  Inheritance Issue: The draft class you are trying to create or modify does not inherit from the specified base class. In BOPF, draft classes must extend a specific base class to ensure they have the necessary properties and methods.
  Configuration Error: There may be a misconfiguration in the BOPF settings or the class definition that leads to this error.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, it is possible that the class was not properly defined or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Class Definition: Ensure that the draft class you are working with correctly inherits from the required base class. You can do this by checking the class definition in the ABAP Workbench (SE80 or SE24).
  Modify Inheritance: If the draft class does not inherit from the required base class, modify the class definition to include the correct inheritance.
  Activate the Class: After making changes, ensure that you activate the class to apply the changes.
  Review BOPF Configuration: Check the BOPF configuration to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined. This includes checking the BOPF node and its associated draft handling settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for BOPF and draft handling to ensure that you are following the correct procedures for defining draft classes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  BOPF Documentation: SAP provides extensive documentation on the Business Object Processing Framework, which can be helpful in understanding how to properly define and manage draft classes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on draft class implementation.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or platforms like SAP Community, Stack Overflow, or SAP Developer Center for insights from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your draft class is correctly defined within the BOPF framework.